Re: Who is the season 12 Bachelor?

Originally Posted by Nathmac31;2786291;

It has been interesting reading all the posts since I posted my epic reply yesterday.
I am open to questions and will answer as honestly as I can but without compromising current events.
I understand that people will be sceptical of me as I hid some things at the beginning but I had my reasons.
Hiding something is not the same as lying and it had to be done at the time.

Re: Who is the season 12 Bachelor?

Originally Posted by soccermama;2786301;

I was LOL was I read Lellis's post too. I was 24 when I got married and had my first baby when I was 27 -- wow, I feel I am really dating myself here, lol! I do think now a days that people are waiting until their 30's to get married and start families.

Anyway, Lellis, all the contestants sound so young to me -- it seems like they shouldn't even know what they want out of life yet, especially the ones in their early 20's.

I don't think that's necessarily the case-- I think it all depends on the situation and the people. I met my husband when I was 21 in a bar at college and we married 4 years later. I was at a point in my life [having been a party girl and sowed my wild oats ] where I was ready to settle down and the night I met him, I just 'knew'. The rest is history...

Maybe that's why I am such a sap-- b/c I DO believe that not only can lightning strike, but that it can last...

That being said, after what we've heard about the meet & greet-- even my little hope for a showmance went out the window. I think Bachelor 12 will be pure 'show' and no romance. Knowing that going in, though, I guess I'll be able to just sit back w/ little investment in who the last girl standing is, and after last season, I'm okay with that!!

Re: Who is the season 12 Bachelor?

Originally Posted by cantstopwatchin;2786464;

I don't think that's necessarily the case-- I think it all depends on the situation and the people. I met my husband when I was 21 in a bar at college and we married 4 years later. I was at a point in my life [having been a party girl and sowed my wild oats ] where I was ready to settle down and the night I met him, I just 'knew'. The rest is history...

Maybe that's why I am such a sap-- b/c I DO believe that not only can lightning strike, but that it can last...

That being said, after what we've heard about the meet & greet-- even my little hope for a showmance went out the window. I think Bachelor 12 will be pure 'show' and no romance. Knowing that going in, though, I guess I'll be able to just sit back w/ little investment in who the last girl standing is, andafter last season, I'm okay with that!!

ITA with you cantstopwatchin, I've excepted the same and I'm going to set back choose someone I like and have fun for what it actually is an evening soap opera. I just hope the girls that are there to find someone are not hurt. That is always the sad part of this show. Even the winner, if their is one, loses.

Re: Who is the season 12 Bachelor?

Originally Posted by cantstopwatchin;2786464;

I don't think that's necessarily the case-- I think it all depends on the situation and the people. I met my husband when I was 21 in a bar at college and we married 4 years later. I was at a point in my life [having been a party girl and sowed my wild oats ] where I was ready to settle down and the night I met him, I just 'knew'. The rest is history...

Maybe that's why I am such a sap-- b/c I DO believe that not only can lightning strike, but that it can last...

That being said, after what we've heard about the meet & greet-- even my little hope for a showmance went out the window. I think Bachelor 12 will be pure 'show' and no romance. Knowing that going in, though, I guess I'll be able to just sit back w/ little investment in who the last girl standing is, and after last season, I'm okay with that!!

Ditto Ditto...here and for what Riley said above. My plan is to go back and enjoy for pure entertainment value. I just wish I had a DVR so I didn't have to do my rewatching on the ABC website!!! LOL. . .

I love the "showmance" word. By jove, I do believe you have coined a new FORT word!!!!! Bravo

Re: Who is the season 12 Bachelor?

Originally Posted by hopelessroman;2803388;

I love the "showmance" word. By jove, I do believe you have coined a new FORT word!!!!! Bravo

The show Big Brother has been using showmance for several seasons now. Think it started with Dr. Will having a romance with a female contestant just for the show and alliances, then dumping her afterwards. Then came the phrase "bromance" when Dr. Will and Mike Boogie had an alliance during the Big Brother all-star season.

Re: Who is the season 12 Bachelor?

Originally Posted by hotlanta babe;2803403;

The show Big Brother has been using showmance for several seasons now. Think it started with Dr. Will having a romance with a female contestant just for the show and alliances, then dumping her afterwards. Then came the phrase "bromance" when Dr. Will and Mike Boogie had an alliance during the Big Brother all-star season.

yes, while I wish I could take credit for coining the word, I borrowed it from Big Brother. But I think it's definitely appropriate for the Bachelor!